Peez & Ques started with the hope of making the world a little greener. Using old magazines, mailers, etc, I cut and paste collage-inspired designs on to recycled note-cards. I try to spotlight smaller businesses doing their best to keep it earth-friendly. I also feature handmade products and other small businesses and events.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Chew on This: Gum Tree is Opening!

How frustrating the constant and never ending search for green merchandise in our local stores. Many shops are carrying at least a couple eco-friendly products, but who has time to strip search the product labels of every item we pick up? As much as I love supporting my local economy, I find myself shopping online for most of my eco-conscious gifts and needs. It is much easier to find what I need with the help of those online directories.

So when I heard a shop dedicated to supporting local merchants and green products was opening just a mere few miles from my home, the giddiness overtook me. I was soon telling my friends, neighbors, doctors and yoga instructors. Everyone had to know about this! Yes, Gum Tree was the sweet refreshment I had been waiting for in my local shopping experience.

On Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, in a beautiful craftsman style beach house, Gum Tree is half eco gift shop and half organic cafe. The shop proves to all those weary of the "brown bag" eco product, that environmentally friendly can be as easy on the eyes as it is on the earth. Chic, sophisticated and with all the freshness of the near by sea air, you'll be able to shop for home, baby, and of course yourself. And once you've exhausted yourself, and possibly your pocket book (if you failed to resist the urge to buy everything!) then you can cruise just steps to the adjoining cafe and grab a bite.

Gum Tree opens tomorrow! Stop by for the grand opening. Support Green & support local business!

1 comment:

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About Me

I've always loved the arts. I recently started a stationery company so that I may create freely while also looking out for Mother Earth. I'm adjusting to life with my new baby daughter and when working my cat and boston terrier are nearby either napping, harassing one another, or harassing me. I live near the ocean but usually the ebb and flow of the nearby road is what I hear most. So, I keep the tunes flowing, and all is well.